Episode 51 (16 August 2025): Back to School – Hawaii’s Challenges, Choices, and Chances. Hawaii spends more per student than most states, yet families face bus breakdowns, facility backlogs, and teacher shortages. We dig into the numbers, the biggest challenges, and where Hawaii is actually leading the way — from charters to preschool expansion. Plus, our Parents’ Power Playbook: four concrete steps to get informed, get engaged, and make your voice count in shaping our children’s future.